The calendula flower has an anti-inflammatory and strongly healing action when applied topically. With extracts of the calendula flower, it shows a stimulating action of the epithelization of the wounds and an anti-inflammatory activity in edema where the prostaglandin intervenes (triterpenes, especially faradiol, have proved to be the most important anti-inflammatory principles).
In popular medicine it is used for its antibacterial, fungicidal and antispasmodic action. It is also considered an emenagogue, as a regulator and calming of menstrual pains. It is a good emollient since it softens, tones and moisturizes the skin. In fact, there are more and more cosmetic products that include it among its components. Callicide has also been considered to help the disappearance of viral skin warts, due to its acetylsalicylic acid content. It is choleretic stimulating liver activity, especially biliary secretion. It is also effective
